Saint Martin is located in the Caribbean region at latitude 18.0826 and longitude -63.0523 and is part of the North American continent.
The DMS coordinates for the center of the country are:
- 18ยฐ 4' 57'' N
- 63ยฐ 3' 8'' W
You can see the location of Saint Martin on the world map below:
Maritime Borders
Saint-Martin shares a land border with Dutch Sint Maarten to the south; together they make up one Caribbean island.
Saint Martin Key Facts
| Country | Saint Martin |
| Coordinates | Latitude: 18.0826 Longitude: -63.0523 |
| Country Codes | Alpha 2: MF Alpha 3: MAF |
| Country Flag Emoji | ๐ฒ๐ซ |
| Int. Phone Prefix | +590 |
| Capital city | Marigot |
| Continent Subcontinent | North America Caribbean |
| Country Area | 53 sq km |
| Population 2023 | 23,752 World Rank: 215 |
| Median Age | 40 |
| Life expectancy | 80.0 |
| Major languages | French (official), English, Creole |
| UTC/GMT Time | Number of time zones: 1
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| Internet TLD | .fr |
| Biggest Airport | L'Espรฉrance (Grand Case) Airport (SFG) |
| Average temperature | 27 ยฐC 81 ยฐF |
| Administrative Divisions | No first-order divisions (districts) |
| Political system | Overseas collectivity of France |
Saint Martin Economy Facts
| World Bank Income Group | High income |
| World Bank Region | Latin America & Caribbean |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| GDP in 2023 | $0.567 (billions of USD) World Rank: 209 |
| GDP per capita in 2023 | $23,900 World Rank: 66 |
| Major Industries / Economic Sectors | Tourism, retail, construction |
| Top 5 Import Countries | France, United States, Netherlands |
| Top 5 Export Countries | France, United States |
Biggest Cities in Saint Martin
Here are the largest cities in Saint Martin based on data:
| City | Population |
|---|
| Marigot | 5,700 | Grand-Case | 4,300 | Quartier d'Orlรฉans | 3,800 |
Map of Saint Martin with the Largest Cities
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- Where is Anguilla?
- Where is Antigua and Barbuda?
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- Where is Bonaire?
- Where is Cuba?
- Where is Curaรงao?
- Where is Dominica?
- Where is Grenada?
- Where is Guadeloupe?
- Where is Haiti?
- Where is Jamaica?
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- Where is Montserrat?
- Where is Puerto Rico?
- Where is Saba?
- Where is Saint Barthรฉlemy?
- Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Where is Saint Lucia?
- Where is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
- Where is Sint Eustatius?
- Where is Sint Maarten?
- Where is the Dominican Republic?
- Where is Trinidad and Tobago?
Geography
Saint-Martin is the French northern part of a small island in the northeastern Caribbean, sharing the island with Dutch Sint Maarten to the south. It is one of the Lesser Antilles’ Leeward Islands.
The French side is known for its beaches, gastronomy and the open, borderless line it shares with the Dutch side.
Is Saint Martin a country?
Saint-Martin is an overseas collectivity of France and part of the EU, using the euro. It split administratively from Guadeloupe in 2007; its people are French and EU citizens.
| Status | Overseas collectivity of France |
| Sovereign state | France |
| Capital | Marigot |
| Population | 23,752 |
| Area | 53 kmยฒ |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Official language(s) | French (official), English, Creole |
| ISO 3166 code | MF / MAF |
| Calling code | +590 |
| Internet TLD | .fr |
Climate
Saint-Martin has a warm tropical climate averaging about 27ยฐC (81ยฐF); like its Dutch neighbour it was devastated by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Economy
Saint-Martin’s economy is dominated by tourism and retail, with significant support and transfers from mainland France.
Saint Martin in its region
Saint-Martin shares its island with Dutch Sint Maarten to the south, near Anguilla and St Barthรฉlemy.
Administrative divisions
Saint-Martin has no first-order subdivisions; it is organised into districts, with Marigot the main town and seat of government.
